Culinary Arts Program

The culinary arts program at Trenholm State Technical College prepares students for a career as an executive chef, restaurateur, food and beverage manager, food writer, research chef, or a culinary educator. The program focuses on cooking related services in restaurants and other commercial food establishments. Program courses include: recipe and menu planning, preparing and cooking foods, supervising and training kitchen assistants, managing food supplies and kitchen resources, food presentation, and a variety of cuisines and culinary techniques. Get more details below including other Alabama colleges that offer culinary arts program.

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Trenholm State Technical College

Also known as Trenholm State

627 West Battle Street, Talladega, AL

H. Councill Trenholm State Technical College provides educational opportunities for students on the lookout for associate degrees and that includes credit as well as non-credit certificates and courses. Career preparation is prioritized and the same goes for advancement as well as long-life learning with its mission to promote quality of life and economic growth for Central Alabama residents.

Trenholm State Technical College is a member college of the Alabama Community College System, a statewide system governed by the state's Board of Education. Its service area covers Montgomery as well as the near-by counties of Macon, Elmore, Lowndes and Autauga.

At the moment, 1,720 students are enrolled at the Trenholm State Technical College and the entire student population is comprised of undergraduates. This indicates that the college falls under average-sized schools due to its student population. You're guaranteed to find a perfect balance between both resources as well as opportunities for faculty engagement.

The college offers 28 different programs of study, varying from technical all the way up to healthcare. The purpose of these programs is to help keep up with the workforce demands around the region as well as nation-wide. Experienced instructors offer first hand training and besides the programs leading up to an Associate Degree, there are also short term certificates being offered. Adult Education and Continued Education is available too.

Student Services are comprised of 8 different departments to meet the needs of their students: Admissions, Student Recruitment, Financial Aid, Job Placement, Student Advisory and Support Services. Upward Bound Programs is another worthy mention of the Student Services division.

Total in-state tuition for the 2013-2014 academic years is $2,616. Out-of-state residents pay an additional $2,616 for attendance.

Students Enrolled in the Culinary Arts Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. Trenholm State Technical College has offered the following degree levels for students:

• Less Than Two-Year Award
• Associate's Degree

Students by Academic Level (2019)

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.

Career Options for Graduates

Chefs and Head Cooks

Description

Direct and may participate in the preparation, seasoning, and cooking of salads, soups, fish, meats, vegetables, desserts, or other foods. May plan and price menu items, order supplies, and keep records and accounts.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, chefs and head cooks employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8.9% from 2014 to 2024

First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers

Description

Directly supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in preparing and serving food.

Cooks, Private Household

Description

Prepare meals in private homes. Includes personal chefs.

Cooks, Restaurant

Description

Prepare, season, and cook dishes such as soups, meats, vegetables, or desserts in restaurants. May order supplies, keep records and accounts, price items on menu, or plan menu.

Career Outlook & Projections ()

According to the BLS, cooks, restaurant employment is expected to grow at a rate of 14.3% from 2014 to 2024

Source: Job descriptions, estimated salary and wages, and projected job growth are taken from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS).